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| Map of the Himalayas <http://himalayanlife.wordpress.com/himalayas/> |
The Himalayas are one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. Its origins can be traced back to the Jurrasic era about 80 million years ago. It was the result of the two landmasses Eurasian and Indo-Australian tectonic plates colliding and uplifting what was discovered as the highest mountain range. The Himalayan mountain system stretches east to west from the Indus river valley to the Brahmaputra river valley running about 1,500 miles long (2,400 km). The Himalayas receives most of its recognition for being home to one of the popular tourist attractions, Mt. Everest, which is the highest peak amongst the summits measuring up to 29,002 ft. The first successful ascension was made in 1953.
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| Mount Everest <http://mteverest.com/> |